Vladimir Putin says pressure on North Korea 'futile'

Russian leader warns North Asia faces 'large-scale conflict' and urges dialogue without preconditions.
Vladimir Putin says pressure on North Korea 'futile'
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Syrian couple turns a new page

After fleeing Damascus, Gulnar Hajo and Samer Kadri opened an Arabic-language bookstore in Istanbul.
Syrian couple turns a new page
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Death toll from Mumbai building collapse rises to 33

Hopes for survivors fade more than a day after residential building gave way in busy area of India's financial capital.
Death toll from Mumbai building collapse rises to 33
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US settles first Muslim ban lawsuit with campaigners

Those barred from entering the US in early days of Trump's original travel ban will be allowed to reapply for visas.
US settles first Muslim ban lawsuit with campaigners
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Brazil suspends Amazon reserve plan, but threats remain

Environmentalists worry Amazon reserve is still under threat, despite suspension of decree allowing commercial mining.
Brazil suspends Amazon reserve plan, but threats remain
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FARC rebels reborn as 'revolutionary force' party

Former rebel group retains FARC acronym as it transforms into the Common Alternative Revolutionary Force political party
FARC rebels reborn as 'revolutionary force' party
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Police who said 'we only kill black people' to be fired

Police boss says officer Greg Abbott will be dismissed over 'unacceptable' comments made during traffic stop last year.
Police who said 'we only kill black people' to be fired
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Bali: Imprisoned In Paradise

Behind the razor wire of Bali's notorious Kerobokan prison, we find out how inmates serving life sentences survive.
Bali: Imprisoned In Paradise
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Why are Rohingya refugees stranded in no-man's land?

Thousands of ethnic Rohingya cross into neighbouring Bangladesh, but they are not welcome.
Why are Rohingya refugees stranded in no-man's land?
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Major underwater Roman ruins discovered off Tunisia

Streets, monuments and about 100 fermentation tanks found in the Mediterranean, establishing a theory about Neapolis.
Major underwater Roman ruins discovered off Tunisia
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Mattis signs orders to send more troops to Afghanistan

Pentagon chief declines to comment on number of additional troops but reports say the figure could be as high as 4,000.
Mattis signs orders to send more troops to Afghanistan
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Kuwaiti emir to meet Trump as Gulf crisis continues

Sheikh Sabah will travel to Washington as he seeks to resolve months-old dispute between Qatar and its neighbours.
Kuwaiti emir to meet Trump as Gulf crisis continues
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Iran in compliance with 2015 nuclear deal: IAEA report

The quarterly report’s findings come amid growing tensions between Iran and US, threatening to torpedo landmark pact.
Iran in compliance with 2015 nuclear deal: IAEA report
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US orders closure of Russia consulate in San Francisco

Following Washington's move, Moscow express concern about 'the escalation of tensions' between the two countries.
US orders closure of Russia consulate in San Francisco
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What is left of ISIL's 'caliphate'?

The armed group used to control one third of Iraq's territory and a large part of Syria, but now it has lost most of it.
What is left of ISIL's 'caliphate'?
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates

The latest news after three Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
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Quebec mosque president's car deliberately set on fire

Mohamed Labidi is the president of the Quebec City mosque that was targeted in a deadly shooting in January.
Quebec mosque president's car deliberately set on fire
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American dream fades for child immigrants under Trump

'Dreamers' - young immigrants who arrived in the US as children - face losing protection from deportation.
American dream fades for child immigrants under Trump
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What can Russia do to help end the Gulf crisis?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held news conference with his Qatari counterpart in Doha.
What can Russia do to help end the Gulf crisis?
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US-led air strikes block ISIL evacuation deal

Jets carry out two sets of air raids to block ISIL evacuees from reaching area held by the group near Syria-Iraq border.
US-led air strikes block ISIL evacuation deal
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Brazil court suspends mining on Amazon's Renca reserve

Federal court halts decree signed by President Temer allowing the Renca reserve to be scrapped for commercial use.
Brazil court suspends mining on Amazon's Renca reserve
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Harvey hits Louisiana as Texas hunts for survivors

Texas governor warns 'worst is not yet over' as more bodies are plucked from the floodwaters caused by tropical storm.
Harvey hits Louisiana as Texas hunts for survivors
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Hopes fade for Qatar residents to perform Hajj

Saudi Arabia's decision to close its embassy in Doha stops many residents from performing the pilgrimage this year.
Hopes fade for Qatar residents to perform Hajj
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UN condemns Egypt's widening 'assault on free speech'

Rights experts say Egypt's blocking of some 130 websites looks 'more like repression than counter-terrorism'.
UN condemns Egypt's widening 'assault on free speech'
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South Asia floods: Affected areas and people impacted

Mapping where the monsoon floods have hit the strongest in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
South Asia floods: Affected areas and people impacted
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Floods kill dozens across central and southern Yemen

At least 15 killed in Ibb and Taiz provinces after heavy rains trigger flash flooding, sweeping away dozens of cars.
Floods kill dozens across central and southern Yemen
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India: Child deaths in Gorakhpur hospital rise

Authorities blame seasonal encephalitis as BRD Hospital reels from at least 217 child fatalities in August alone.
India: Child deaths in Gorakhpur hospital rise
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Pakistan parliament condemns Trump's Afghan policy

Non-binding resolution calls on government to consider cutting off NATO supply lines through South Asian country.
Pakistan parliament condemns Trump's Afghan policy
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Only international pressure can save Rohingya now

How many lives will it take for the international community to act?
Only international pressure can save Rohingya now
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Rights groups call for probe into Syria's 'disappeared'

Human rights groups demand that the Syrian government and armed opposition groups disclose fate of disappeared people.
Rights groups call for probe into Syria's 'disappeared'
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Sergey Lavrov calls for dialogue to resolve Gulf crisis

In a visit to Qatar, Russia's foreign minister welcomes Kuwait's mediation efforts to end the Gulf diplomatic dispute.
Sergey Lavrov calls for dialogue to resolve Gulf crisis
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Turning darkness to light in rural Romania

With around 100,000 households not connected to the electricity grid, could solar panels provide the solution?
Turning darkness to light in rural Romania
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Transgender people targeted in fatal Karachi attack

Police using surveillance camera footage to investigate incident that began with harassment and ended with a murder.
Transgender people targeted in fatal Karachi attack
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Zakaria Tamer: "On the side of the Syrian people"

Syrian writer Zakaria Tamer, 86, gives a unique interview reflecting on the current situation in Syria.
Zakaria Tamer: "On the side of the Syrian people"
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The endless wait for Kashmir's disappeared to return

Victims gather in a Srinagar park to remember their loved ones, some of whom have not been seen for decades.
The endless wait for Kashmir's disappeared to return
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Nearly 20,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from Myanmar

Refugee flow gathers pace amid renewed fighting as the international community expresses concern for civilian safety.
Nearly 20,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from Myanmar
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Mumbai left reeling after extreme monsoon downpour

City used to heavy rain during this period, but the rain which fell on Tuesday was extreme by any standards.
Mumbai left reeling after extreme monsoon downpour
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North Korea’s latest provocation needs strong response

The US needs to make it clear to Pyongyang that it cannot establish a 'new normal' by testing missiles over Japan.
North Korea’s latest provocation needs strong response
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Civilians feared killed in air raid on Taliban base

Investigation launched into raid in Herat that resulted in the deaths of women and children besides Taliban fighters.
Civilians feared killed in air raid on Taliban base
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Western Louisiana braced for Harvey's havoc

Residents braced for more flooding as deadly tropical storm heads their way after remaining over Texas for days.
Western Louisiana braced for Harvey's havoc
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ISIL evacuation deal sparks Iraqi outrage

Iraqi PM al-Abadi said Syria-backed deal to send ISIL fighters to Iraq's border area is an 'insult to Iraqi people'.
ISIL evacuation deal sparks Iraqi outrage
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North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is what we know

Pyongyang accuses Washington of plotting a 'decapitation strike', and sees in nuclear weapons a powerful deterrent.
North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is what we know
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Air strike on Houthi checkpoint 'kills at least seven'

Fighter jets bomb checkpoint near Sanaa, causing a car with five victims to careen into a petrol station and explode.
Air strike on Houthi checkpoint 'kills at least seven'
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Will Spain's 'disappeared' find justice in Argentina?

An Argentinian court's investigation in to Federico Garcia Lorca's murder may help Spain reconcile with its tragic past.
Will Spain's 'disappeared' find justice in Argentina?
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Guatemala top court sides with UN anti-corruption unit

Constitutional Court overrules leader's order expelling Ivan Velasquez - a UN official probing his campaign financing.
Guatemala top court sides with UN anti-corruption unit
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Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates

The latest news from Venezuela since its political crisis started.
Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates
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Venezuela's assembly votes to prosecute 'traitors'

Decree orders authorities to investigate and try those believed responsible for supporting new US economic sanctions.
Venezuela's assembly votes to prosecute 'traitors'
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UN council unanimously condemns N Korea missile tests

Security Council condemns North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan as an 'outrageous' threat.
UN council unanimously condemns N Korea missile tests
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Three more Erdogan guards indicted for Washington brawl

Indictments charge 19 defendants with attacking people protesting against the US visit of the Turkish president in May.
Three more Erdogan guards indicted for Washington brawl
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UK calls for UN meeting on Myanmar violence

UK urges Security Council to hold meeting after reports of Rohingya civilian casualties from raids by Myanmar forces.
UK calls for UN meeting on Myanmar violence
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US: Trump lands in Texas, praises response to Harvey

US President heaps praise on rescue efforts to tropical storm Harvey as the death toll continues to rise.
US: Trump lands in Texas, praises response to Harvey
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Is Netanyahu changing rules around al-Aqsa Mosque?

Two members of the Israeli parliament visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Tuesday for the first time in two years.
Is Netanyahu changing rules around al-Aqsa Mosque?
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UN: Israel settlements big hurdle to two-state solution

Antonio Guterres condemns 'illegal' Israeli settlement construction, calling it an 'obstacle' that needs to be removed.
UN: Israel settlements big hurdle to two-state solution
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Rana Plaza owner jailed for three years over corruption

Sohel Rana found guilty of ill-gotten assets in graft probe following building collapse that killed hundreds in 2013.
Rana Plaza owner jailed for three years over corruption
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Niger rains kill dozens, displaces thousands

Authorities appeal to residents in at-risk areas to evacuate and take shelter in schools.
Niger rains kill dozens, displaces thousands
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Houston flood: Addicks dam begins overspilling

Texas officials says a dam near Houston has begun overspilling as tropical storm Harvey pushes reservoirs past capacity.
Houston flood: Addicks dam begins overspilling
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China: Korean tensions at 'tipping point'

Beijing urges US, South Korea to halt military exercises, as White House considers 'all options' after missile test.
China: Korean tensions at 'tipping point'
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Monsoon rains bring Mumbai to a standstill

Flights cancelled, roads blocked and schools closed as country's financial capital records more than 100mm of rain.
Monsoon rains bring Mumbai to a standstill
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Kirkuk votes to take part in Kurdish independence poll

Council in Iraqi province backs participation in September 25 referendum, but Turkmen and Arab members boycott vote.
Kirkuk votes to take part in Kurdish independence poll
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Harvey set for another bout of flooding rain

As emergency services in Texas struggle to cope, there are fears that more extreme rain is expected in the coming hours.
Harvey set for another bout of flooding rain
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Israeli legislators enter al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Palestinian leaders slam move by right-wing Israeli politicians after PM Netanyahu lifts a ban on MK visits to the site.
Israeli legislators enter al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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A dangerous smuggling route across Iraq-Iran border

Couriers who work for Iranian and Iraqi Kurdish smugglers risk shootings and jail time.
A dangerous smuggling route across Iraq-Iran border
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Rights groups demand UN probe into Yemen abuses

Fifty seven groups call for creation of an independent body to look into violations of human rights in Yemen.
Rights groups demand UN probe into Yemen abuses
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Harvey causes havoc in Texas

More than 30,000 people expected to be placed in temporary shelters in the US state due to tropical storm.
Harvey causes havoc in Texas
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Hurricane Harvey: What you need to know

Unprecedented flooding may be the result of this slow-moving tropical cyclone, fed by the overly warm Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Harvey: What you need to know
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A step-by-step guide to Hajj

How Muslims perform the rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
A step-by-step guide to Hajj
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Hajj 2017: Why, when and how?

The dates for the five-day Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca have been officially announced after moon sighting on August 22.
Hajj 2017: Why, when and how?
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Mongolia: Training with a child jockey

A glimpse into the reality of life in the Mongolian steppes as herder Billy and his five-year-old son Babu prepare for the Naadam festival horse races.
Mongolia: Training with a child jockey
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Met reopens Naji Salim Hussain al-Ali murder case

Fresh appeal made, 30 years after Naji Salim Hussain al-Ali's killing, for anyone with information to come forward.
Met reopens Naji Salim Hussain al-Ali murder case
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America’s secret Caribbean colony

Colonialism is alive and well as Puerto Ricans 'celebrate' 100 years of US citizenship.
America’s secret Caribbean colony
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HRW: Satellite data show fires burning in Rakhine state

Human Rights Watch says satellite data show fires have razed 100km of land in the wake of army crackdown on Rohingya.
HRW: Satellite data show fires burning in Rakhine state
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Suicide bomber targets Kabul Bank branch

Entrance to Kabul Bank branch close to US embassy targeted, resulting in at least five deaths, according to officials.
Suicide bomber targets Kabul Bank branch
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Brazil lawsuit accuses Jagath Jayasuriya of war cimes

Lawyers seek to expel Jagath Jayasuriya, ambassador to Brazil, over abuses in final phase of offensive against LTTE.
Brazil lawsuit accuses Jagath Jayasuriya of war cimes
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North Korea 'fires missile over Japan'

Japanese public broadcaster NHK says the missile broke into three pieces and fell into the waters off Japan's Hokkaido.
North Korea 'fires missile over Japan'
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Is Hezbollah stronger after its involvement in Syria?

ISIL fighters moved from northeast Lebanon to Syria as part of deal with Hezbollah and Syrian government forces.
Is Hezbollah stronger after its involvement in Syria?
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EU, African leaders back new plan over migrant crisis

New pact seeks to establish pre-asylum hubs in Africa to process requests instead of in destination countries in Europe.
EU, African leaders back new plan over migrant crisis
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Nigeria seizes $21m linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke

Nigeria's former oil minister has been implicated in cases of fraud and misuse of public funds at home and abroad.
Nigeria seizes $21m linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke
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Eid al-Adha 2017 holiday: How many days is it?

Eid al-Adha holidays in 2017 range from 16 days in Saudi Arabia to three in Uganda.
Eid al-Adha 2017 holiday: How many days is it?
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Chile's Bachelet sends gay marriage bill to Congress

Proposed legislation also allows gay couples to adopt children and denotes marriage as union between two people.
Chile's Bachelet sends gay marriage bill to Congress
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German police raid suspects over leftist 'kill list'

Two people, with alleged anti-immigration views, suspected of planning attacks against left-wing politicians.
German police raid suspects over leftist 'kill list'
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Two lawsuits challenge Trump's transgender military ban

US president's ban described as 'disrespectful and dishonuorable' and a threat to national security.
Two lawsuits challenge Trump's transgender military ban
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Jailed sect leader: Why deras command huge following

The sentencing of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh raises questions about the functioning of spiritual organisations, or 'deras'.
Jailed sect leader: Why deras command huge following
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Activists slam plan to arm US police with military gear

Police to be given easier access to high-calibre arms and tanks as Trump administration revives controversial scheme.
Activists slam plan to arm US police with military gear
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Netanyahu: Iran building missile sites in Syria

Israeli PM makes claims Tehran is setting up sites to produce missiles with the aim of deploying them against Israel.
Netanyahu: Iran building missile sites in Syria
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Tropical storm Harvey displaces 30,000 in Texas

US disaster agency says 50 counties in Texas are affected by the flooding, as weather forecasters predict more rain.
Tropical storm Harvey displaces 30,000 in Texas
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European, African leaders hold migration talks in Paris

France hosts summit with leaders from Europe and Africa to discuss how to stem an influx of refugees to the continent.
European, African leaders hold migration talks in Paris
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German killer nurse suspected of 84 more murders

Police say nurse convicted of murdering patients by injecting them with deadly medication may have killed scores more.
German killer nurse suspected of 84 more murders
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Morocco's Rif activists 'fighting for our nation'

Singer and activist Salima Ziani speaks with Al Jazeera about the prospects for her country's future.
Morocco's Rif activists 'fighting for our nation'
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Harvey: Unprecedented flooding not over yet

Torrential rain will continue until Wednesday.
Harvey: Unprecedented flooding not over yet
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'How could we not come?' US anti-racists counter hate

Thousands respond to right-wing rallies planned in San Francisco and Berkley, claiming victory as marches are cancelled.
'How could we not come?' US anti-racists counter hate
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12 people dead as car bomb explodes in Baghdad

Explosives-laden car goes off in market in Baghdad's mostly Shia Sadr City area, leaving 28 wounded and a dozen dead.
12 people dead as car bomb explodes in Baghdad
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Mongolia's child jockeys risk death to race

In Mongolia, children as young as five are risking life and limb to preserve an ancient tradition.
Mongolia's child jockeys risk death to race
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to 10 years for rape

Fears of violence abound after verdict led to deadly riots, with supporters in disbelief that Singh raped two followers.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to 10 years for rape
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Rising floodwaters cripple rescue efforts in Houston

Rescue efforts under way in Houston as Tropical Storm Harvey brings catastrophic flooding to southern US state of Texas.
Rising floodwaters cripple rescue efforts in Houston
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India says troops 'disengaging' after China standoff

India's foreign affairs ministry says country has agreed with China to 'expeditious disengagement' of border troops.
India says troops 'disengaging' after China standoff
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Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators $38,000

Violators face hefty fine or jail time for using, making or importing plastics which harm environment, government says.
Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators $38,000
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In Kenya's Baringo county, police raid, burn and murder

On the trail of police who storm a village, burn down homes, steal livestock - and murder an 80-year-old man.
In Kenya's Baringo county, police raid, burn and murder
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The Invention of the White People

Dismantling of the murderous myth that is "White People" will break down the backbone of the racist ideology.
The Invention of the White People
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Sailors' remains found from John S. McCain collision

Divers recover remains of all 10 sailors who went missing after USS John McCain collided with a tanker off Singapore.
Sailors' remains found from John S. McCain collision
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Taliban suicide bomb attack on Afghan forces kills 13

A suicide bomber detonated explosive-filled car in Helmand as an army convoy passed by, killing soldiers and civilians.
Taliban suicide bomb attack on Afghan forces kills 13
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Sierra Leone mudslides 'kill more than 1,000'

Local leaders say the death toll from August 14 disaster has passed the 1,000 mark and call for an accurate count.
Sierra Leone mudslides 'kill more than 1,000'
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Facing Hurricane Harvey

As tropical storm unleashes catastrophic floods, Houston residents and visitors are stranded in homes and hotels.
Facing Hurricane Harvey
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Rohingya: Even babies were not spared by the army

Residents accuse security forces of shooting 'indiscriminately' at the Muslim minority, forcing thousands to flee.
Rohingya: Even babies were not spared by the army
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Is it the end for Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty?

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra fled to Dubai, joining her brother, another fugitive former leader.
Is it the end for Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty?
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Guatemala court blocks expulsion of UN anti-graft chief

Judges suspend President Morales' order asking Ivan Velasquez to leave Guatemala after he moved to remove his immunity.
Guatemala court blocks expulsion of UN anti-graft chief
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Tropical storm Harvey brings deadly flooding in Houston

US emergency chief says Harvey brought 'devastating disaster' in Houston and could be the worst to hit Texas.
Tropical storm Harvey brings deadly flooding in Houston
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Lebanon finds suspected remains of ISIL-held soldiers

Eight bodies believed to be of Lebanese troops kidnapped by ISIL in 2014 have been found buried near the Syrian border.
Lebanon finds suspected remains of ISIL-held soldiers
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Rohingya refugees 'forcibly returned' to Myanmar

Rights group asks Bangladesh not to turn away refugees, and slams Aung San Suu Kyi's 'unacceptable response' to crisis.
Rohingya refugees 'forcibly returned' to Myanmar
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Yemen: 'World's worst cholera outbreak' mapped

A look at the worst-hit areas in the war-torn country.
Yemen: 'World's worst cholera outbreak' mapped
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Rodrigo Duterte, Kian Loyd Delos Santos and the media

Will the killing of a 17-year-old be a turning point in Duterte's war on drugs and those reporting on it?
Rodrigo Duterte, Kian Loyd Delos Santos and the media
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Reporting labour in the US media

A look at the labour beat and representations of working class Americans in the US media.
Reporting labour in the US media
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Who is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh?

The flamboyant self-proclaimed Indian guru is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of raping two of his followers.
Who is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh?
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Report: Saudi, UAE weapons end up with armed groups

Investigative journalist says Azerbaijan-owned carrier used to move large quantities of heavy weapons to conflict zones.
Report: Saudi, UAE weapons end up with armed groups
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Palestinian girl dies after being struck by settler car

Relatives doubt Israel police will properly probe killing of eight-year-old, whose family home was about to be seized.
Palestinian girl dies after being struck by settler car
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Welcome to Al Jazeera’s new podcast - The Debrief

Others tell you where the rockets were fired from. We’ll show you where they land.
Welcome to Al Jazeera’s new podcast - The Debrief
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Palestinian Museum highlights Jerusalem's isolation

Jerusalem Lives, the inaugural exhibition at the Birzeit museum, mixes traditional and contemporary art.
Palestinian Museum highlights Jerusalem's isolation
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Storm Pakhar hits southern China days after deadly Hato

Pakhar brings strong winds and heavy rain to Hong Kong and Macau, just days after deadly typhoon Hato.
Storm Pakhar hits southern China days after deadly Hato
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Syrian refugees in Lebanon live in fear after Arsal

Thousands of refugees living near Arsal were sent back to Syria under a deal aimed at quelling border violence.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon live in fear after Arsal
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Displaced and desperate: IDPs flee violence in DRC

Half a million people have been displaced in Tanganyika, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Displaced and desperate: IDPs flee violence in DRC
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A big business Brexit for a bargain basement Britain

Brexit negotiators are side-lining civil society concerns as they grant privileged access to corporate lobbyists.
A big business Brexit for a bargain basement Britain
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to be sentenced for rape

PM warns against further clashes after deaths of at least 30 in the streets amid angry protests over guilty verdict.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to be sentenced for rape
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N Korea is not Soviet Union and Trump is not Kennedy

There are critical differences between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the current situation on the Korean Peninsula.
N Korea is not Soviet Union and Trump is not Kennedy
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Deaths reported as Harvey strikes Texas coast

At least two killed and a flood emergency declared in Houston as Harvey brings torrential rain along Texas coast.
Deaths reported as Harvey strikes Texas coast
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The demons within: India's tryst with torture

70 years on from independence, state torture is still prevalent in India. It's time to enact anti-torture laws.
The demons within: India's tryst with torture
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Mayweather knocks out McGregor to win boxing superfight

Floyd Mayweather scores 10th round stoppage against Conor McGregor and wins boxing superfight.
Mayweather knocks out McGregor to win boxing superfight
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Lebanon's army declares ceasefire in fight against ISIL

Truce announced to pave the way for negotiations over the fate of government soldiers currently in ISIL captivity.
Lebanon's army declares ceasefire in fight against ISIL
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'Victory': Thousands protest far right in San Francisco

Anti-racist demonstrators take to the streets despite rally cancellation by the right-wing Patriot Prayer group.
'Victory': Thousands protest far right in San Francisco
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Floods kill over 1,200 in India, Nepal and Bangladesh

Rescue workers scramble to provide aid to millions of people stranded by worst monsoon floods in South Asia for years.
Floods kill over 1,200 in India, Nepal and Bangladesh
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DR Congo violence displaces 3.8 million: UN

Senior UNHRC official says the number of people displaced in the country has nearly doubled in six months.
DR Congo violence displaces 3.8 million: UN
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Hobby Lobby funds Israeli settlement archaeology

Tax forms reveal US art retailer's support of Israeli groups plundering Palestine's cultural heritage.
Hobby Lobby funds Israeli settlement archaeology
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Journalist Christopher Allen killed in S Sudan fighting

American journalist, who has worked with Al Jazeera, was embedded with rebel forces when fighting broke out.
Journalist Christopher Allen killed in S Sudan fighting
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Who can protect Yemen's civilians?

With civilians bearing the brunt of conflict, there are calls for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen to be blacklisted.
Who can protect Yemen's civilians?
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Spain unites for 500,000-strong Barcelona march

Differences put aside as half-a-million people join major rally against violence following deadly attacks last week.
Spain unites for 500,000-strong Barcelona march
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Venezuela holds military drills after US threat

Training exercises across country come at the heels of new US sanctions and Trump's warning of military action.
Venezuela holds military drills after US threat
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Hurricane Harvey slows but major flooding to hit Texas

Storm weakens to category 1 after slamming the US state with powerful winds, but worst destruction yet to come.
Hurricane Harvey slows but major flooding to hit Texas
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Saudi-led coalition admits attack on civilians in Yemen

Sanaa air strike that killed 14 civilians, including young children, was 'a technical mistake', alliance says.
Saudi-led coalition admits attack on civilians in Yemen
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How much does it cost to go for Hajj?

Going for Hajj can be an expensive experience for most people, especially from countries with lower average incomes.
How much does it cost to go for Hajj?
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The fury of Hurricane Harvey

A breakdown of the potential impact by Hurricane Harvey
The fury of Hurricane Harvey
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Myanmar violence traps Rohingya at Bangladesh border

Bangladeshi border guards refuse entry for thousands of Muslims escaping bloodshed in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Myanmar violence traps Rohingya at Bangladesh border
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Hurricane Harvey and the Texas threat

Unprecedented flooding may be the result of this slow-moving tropical cyclone, fed by the overly warm Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Harvey and the Texas threat
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Three Indian security personnel killed in Kashmir

Firefight ongoing as gunmen storm police base in Pulwama town in first major rebel attack in a year.
Three Indian security personnel killed in Kashmir
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Yemen: Cholera death rates soar in rebel-held areas

Ninety percent of Yemen’s cholera deaths occur in Houthi areas hit by Saudi-led coalition air strikes and a blockade.
Yemen: Cholera death rates soar in rebel-held areas
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Cryptocurrencies: Another digital gold rush?

We examine the rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and its implications for the global monetary system.
Cryptocurrencies: Another digital gold rush?
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Iraqi forces 'capture majority of Tal Afar' from ISIL

Iraqi troops dislodge ISIL from 70 percent of the city, a stronghold of the armed group, with French artillery support.
Iraqi forces 'capture majority of Tal Afar' from ISIL
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Duterte's war on drugs and those reporting it

What's behind the Philippine president's war on the media and NGOs? Plus, reporting on the working class in the US.
Duterte's war on drugs and those reporting it
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Thousands attend funeral for slain Philippine teenager

Mourners call for justice after 17-year-old was killed by police during bloodiest week of President Duterte's drug war.
Thousands attend funeral for slain Philippine teenager
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A step-by-step guide to Hajj

How Muslims perform the rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
A step-by-step guide to Hajj
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Hundreds arrested after deadly riots over 'rape guru'

At least 30 people were killed in riots after a court declared a religious leader guilty of raping two of his followers.
Hundreds arrested after deadly riots over 'rape guru'
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Ahead of Hajj, Saudi imam decries inter-Muslim conflict

Imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque condemns those who 'cause conflict among Muslims' in final sermon before annual pilgrimage.
Ahead of Hajj, Saudi imam decries inter-Muslim conflict
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The chief fighting for an indigenous Vanuatu nation

As the Turaga Nation leader awaits trial, his life-long self-determination and economic movement is now floundering.
The chief fighting for an indigenous Vanuatu nation
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'Living in Jisr al-Zarqa is like living in jail'

Arab residents of the impoverished village in Israel are fighting a legal battle for more land and urban development.
'Living in Jisr al-Zarqa is like living in jail'
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US Soccer: Not a progressive bastion

Football is known as a 'progressive' sport in the US, yet the federation's national anthem protest ban is anything but.
US Soccer: Not a progressive bastion
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Organisers cancel far-right rally in San Francisco

Leader of Patriot Prayer says 'a lot of lives are going to be in danger' but city authorities doubt group's u-turn.
Organisers cancel far-right rally in San Francisco
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Trump pardons convicted ex-Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio

Arpaio rounded up undocumented migrants and failed to heed court order to stop racially profiling Latinos.
Trump pardons convicted ex-Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio
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Thailand: Yingluck 'fled to Dubai' ahead of verdict

Reports suggest Yingluck may have fled to the Emirati city to escape a case which she believes is politically motivated.
Thailand: Yingluck 'fled to Dubai' ahead of verdict
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Trump signs memo banning transgender military recruits

Rights activists decry Trump's reversal of Obama-era decision to allow trans people to openly serve in the US military.
Trump signs memo banning transgender military recruits
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North Korea missile launch fails: US

US military officials say three North Korean short range ballistic missiles failed, in first known launches since July.
North Korea missile launch fails: US
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Hurricane Harvey barrels towards Texas, Louisiana

The massive storm is expected to be the worst to hit the US mainland in 12 years.
Hurricane Harvey barrels towards Texas, Louisiana
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Will right to privacy pose a threat in India?

India's Supreme Court judges say privacy is a fundamental right, but government leaders argued against the claim.
Will right to privacy pose a threat in India?
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US imposes sweeping financial sanctions on Venezuela

The US move was denounced by Venezuela's government as the 'worst aggression' against the country in two centuries.
US imposes sweeping financial sanctions on Venezuela
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Thai military hunts for missing ex-prime minister

Sources say Yingluck Shinawatra, overthrown in a 2014 coup, may have fled the country ahead of a key court ruling.
Thai military hunts for missing ex-prime minister
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No Hajj for Qataris this year amid Saudi row

Riyadh usually communicates with Doha on Hajj logistics but no Saudi response means no pilgrimage for Qataris in 2017.
No Hajj for Qataris this year amid Saudi row
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Hajj 2017: Why, when and how?

The dates for the five-day Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca have been officially announced after moon sighting on August 22.
Hajj 2017: Why, when and how?
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3 children among dead in joint attack in Somalia

Somali army refutes local officials' claims and says al-Shabab fighters were killed during operation with US soldiers.
3 children among dead in joint attack in Somalia
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ISIL makes gains against Syrian army in Raqqa province

At least 34 Syrian soldiers and 12 ISIL fighters killed in battle for Maadan town that set army back by 30km.
ISIL makes gains against Syrian army in Raqqa province
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Iraqi forces 'break through' ISIL lines in Tal Afar

US-backed forces retake several neighbourhoods on the sixth day of the offensive to retake northern city.
Iraqi forces 'break through' ISIL lines in Tal Afar
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Suspected Boko Haram fighters kill 11 in Cameroon

Attackers also kidnapped eight people and burned down more than 30 homes, according to Cameroonian officials.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters kill 11 in Cameroon
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Week in pictures: From Barcelona attack to India flood

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including anti-Trump protests and the Saudi-led air strike in Yemen.
Week in pictures: From Barcelona attack to India flood
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San Francisco braces for weekend of far-right protests

Group labelled white supremacists by local leaders plans to hold three-days of demonstrations in the Bay area.
San Francisco braces for weekend of far-right protests
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Angola elections: Ruling MPLA wins parliamentary vote

Former defence minister Joao Lourenco to become new president as opposition disputes results.
Angola elections: Ruling MPLA wins parliamentary vote
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White South African farmers guilty in 'coffin assault'

Assailants filmed themselves shoving black victim into a wooden coffin and closing the top as he begged for his life.
White South African farmers guilty in 'coffin assault'
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Ram Rahim Singh's supporters riot after rape conviction

At least four people killed and scores injured as supporters of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh protest guilty verdict.
Ram Rahim Singh's supporters riot after rape conviction
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Saudi Arabia's foreign reserves resume falling in July

Central bank data suggests Saudi government may remain under pressure to draw reserves down to cover its budget deficit.
Saudi Arabia's foreign reserves resume falling in July
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Children learn in tent after Israel demolishes school

Brand new primary school in Jubbet adh-Dibh was razed just as the new school year was set to begin.
Children learn in tent after Israel demolishes school
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Gunmen attack Shia Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul

Explosions heard after a group of gunmen enter a Shia mosque in Kabul's Qala-Najara area.
Gunmen attack Shia Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul
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'Adopt a Nazi': How groups are countering neo-Nazis

Inspired by a German town, US organisations are attempting to trick white supremacists into 'funding their own demise'.
'Adopt a Nazi': How groups are countering neo-Nazis
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Lockdown ahead of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh rape verdict

Army deployed as followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is on trial for rape, gather outside court in Panchkula.
Lockdown ahead of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh rape verdict
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Children among dead as fresh air strikes hit Yemen

At least 14 killed as suspected Saudi-led coalition air raids hit Sanaa day after rallies supporting Houthi rebels.
Children among dead as fresh air strikes hit Yemen
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Deadly clashes erupt in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state

Government says Rohingya rebels and troops killed as group launches attack day after report warns of further unrest.
Deadly clashes erupt in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state
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The architectural language of stone in Jericho

Two Palestinian architects are working on a project to revive the use of stone as a building material.
The architectural language of stone in Jericho
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The spectre of 'pre-emptive' war

The US could be heading for another 'pre-emptive' war and another overwhelming disaster.
The spectre of 'pre-emptive' war
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Murder charge sought for Delos Santos' police killers

Public prosecutor's office seeks murder charge for three anti-narcotics policemen who killed 17-year-old student.
Murder charge sought for Delos Santos' police killers
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Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong found guilty of corruption

Lee Jae-yong sentenced to five years in jail following trial that led to dismissal of former president Park Geun-hye.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong found guilty of corruption
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Thai ex-PM misses verdict, arrest warrant to be issued

Supreme Court says it 'does not believe' Yingluck is sick and fears she is a flight risk.
Thai ex-PM misses verdict, arrest warrant to be issued
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Kushner meets Abbas, Netanyahu to try to restart talks

Meetings between Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser and Palestinian and Israeli leaders met with scepticism.
Kushner meets Abbas, Netanyahu to try to restart talks
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Florida executes murderer Mark Asay with new drug

Execution marks the first time in state history that Florida has put to death a white man for killing a black victim.
Florida executes murderer Mark Asay with new drug
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Iraqi forces 'completely surround ISIL' in Tal Afar

US and Iraqi officials say ISIL is on the 'cusp of yet another defeat' as battle to retake the key city intensifies.
Iraqi forces 'completely surround ISIL' in Tal Afar
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Mongolia: Born To Ride

In Mongolia, child jockeys are dying and suffering painful injuries in some of the world's longest horse races.
Mongolia: Born To Ride
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Mo Farah wins final track race in illustrious career

Somali-born British track star clinches final 5,000 metre race in Zurich as he sets his sights on marathons.
Mo Farah wins final track race in illustrious career
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Will Myanmar heed advocacy for Rohingya rights?

A stark warning to Myanmar's government - recognise Muslim ethnic minority as citizens or face the consequences.
Will Myanmar heed advocacy for Rohingya rights?
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Israel charges Raed Salah with incitement

Head of northern Islamic Movement, who denounced his arrest as 'political pursuit', charged with 'inciting to terror'.
Israel charges Raed Salah with incitement
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Yemen's Saleh stages mass rally amid Houthi rift

Hundreds of thousands rally in a public show of support for ex-president amid tension between his loyalists and Houthis.
Yemen's Saleh stages mass rally amid Houthi rift
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UN calls for halt in fight against ISIL in Raqqa

Some 20,000 civilians need to be allowed to flee ISIL-held Syrian city without fear of air raids, says top UN official.
UN calls for halt in fight against ISIL in Raqqa
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Spectacular solar show eclipsed all expectations

No words - or pictures - can accurately describe this week's solar eclipse that more than a million flocked to watch.
Spectacular solar show eclipsed all expectations
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Angola elections 2017: MPLA leads in early vote count

Provisional tallies show ruling party having wide lead over main opposition party, election commission announces.
Angola elections 2017: MPLA leads in early vote count
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Hajj 2017: An in-depth look at the sacred journey

Al Jazeera examines the religious excursion for nearly two million Muslims and where many pilgrims are coming from.
Hajj 2017: An in-depth look at the sacred journey
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Brazil scraps Amazon reserve to allow mining

Brazil's President Temer says the move will stimulate economic activity and will abide by environment protection laws.
Brazil scraps Amazon reserve to allow mining
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Reports: Israel to allow lawmakers to visit al-Aqsa

Reported easing of ban prompts social media calls for Palestinians to also be present at the Jerusalem site next week.
Reports: Israel to allow lawmakers to visit al-Aqsa
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South African model challenges Grace Mugabe's immunity

Alleged victim of violence by Zimbabwe's first lady asks court to annul government's decision to grant her immunity.
South African model challenges Grace Mugabe's immunity
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Al Jazeera slams Egypt's treatment of Mahmoud Hussein

Qatar-based network demands private hospital treatment for detained producer Mahmoud Hussein for a broken arm.
Al Jazeera slams Egypt's treatment of Mahmoud Hussein
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The Hadiya case and the myth of 'Love Jihad' in India

Following a Supreme Court decision, activists say women's rights are being denied and religious divisions heightened.
The Hadiya case and the myth of 'Love Jihad' in India
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The Russian-Saudi rapprochement and Iran

Would Russia draw closer to Saudi Arabia and risk losing Iran?
The Russian-Saudi rapprochement and Iran
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Under-reported: Sierra Leone's overflowing morgues

More than 500 people were killed and 2,000 became homeless in one of Africa's worst disasters in living memory.
Under-reported: Sierra Leone's overflowing morgues
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US aid cuts to Egypt 'will not alter Sisi's behaviour'

US move to suspend economic and military aid to Egypt has little to do with human rights, analysts say.
US aid cuts to Egypt 'will not alter Sisi's behaviour'
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Pakistan in the crosshairs of Trump's Afghan strategy

Military, foreign office and government slam US accusations of harbouring armed groups, citing efforts to oust fighters.
Pakistan in the crosshairs of Trump's Afghan strategy
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Indian army kills Kashmir student mistaken for rebel

Protesters demand criminal investigation against soldiers involved in killing teenage victim 'disfigured' in shooting.
Indian army kills Kashmir student mistaken for rebel
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Commission urges Myanmar to end Rohingya restrictions

Team led by Kofi Annan warns against using force and ignoring concerns of world's 'single biggest stateless' community.
Commission urges Myanmar to end Rohingya restrictions
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Middle East on a roll to repeal 'marry the rapist' laws

Rape-marriage exoneration laws are relics of the colonial past. It's time to leave them there.
Middle East on a roll to repeal 'marry the rapist' laws
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US Confederate statues: What is the debate about?

We answer the most asked questions on Confederate monuments and list those monuments that are being taken down.
US Confederate statues: What is the debate about?
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UN probes Yemen air strike as death toll jumps to 41

At least 13 still missing after apparent Saudi-coalition attack in Arhab, with women and children among the dead.
UN probes Yemen air strike as death toll jumps to 41
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Philippine Senate probes police killing of Delos Santos

Committee investigates police accountability in fatal shooting of teenager who witnesses said was framed by officers.
Philippine Senate probes police killing of Delos Santos
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A step-by-step guide to Hajj

How Muslims perform the rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
A step-by-step guide to Hajj
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Civilians in Raqqa under fire 'from all sides': Amnesty

Rights group says civilians are at a greater risk as the battle to oust ISIL from its de facto capital intensifies.
Civilians in Raqqa under fire 'from all sides': Amnesty
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UN issues rare warning over 'alarming' racism in US

After Trump's response to Charlottesville, UN says US leadership must 'unequivocally' condemn racist speech and crimes.
UN issues rare warning over 'alarming' racism in US
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Is the US punishing Egypt by cutting aid?

Washington is withholding millions of dollars in aid to Cairo over concerns of human rights abuses.
Is the US punishing Egypt by cutting aid?
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Deadly clashes grip Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp

Five die and dozens suffer injuries as fighting between rival groups continues in Lebanon's largest Palestinian camp.
Deadly clashes grip Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp
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Thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar for Bangladesh

Rohingya refugees arrive in overcrowded camps, fearing violence after the deployment of Myanmar troops to Rakhine state.
Thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar for Bangladesh
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Karamba Diaby sues Facebook users over racist comments

Social Democrat MP for Halle says he will not allow racists to intimidate him on social media.
Karamba Diaby sues Facebook users over racist comments
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Dozens missing as boat sinks in Brazil's Xingu River

At least seven reported dead, 40 missing and 25 rescued after boat carrying about 70 people sinks in Para state.
Dozens missing as boat sinks in Brazil's Xingu River
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Cambodia shutters radio stations, expels US NGO

Khmer-language stations, Maha Nokor and Voice of Democracy, ordered closed as more media face legal threats.
Cambodia shutters radio stations, expels US NGO
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Venezuela's dissident ex-prosecutor 'received threats'

Luisa Ortega tells conference in Brazil she has evidence implicating Venezuela's president in corruption.
Venezuela's dissident ex-prosecutor 'received threats'
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Javad Zarif: Iran, Saudi to exchange diplomatic visits

Foreign minister of Iran says the visits could take place after the Hajj pilgrimage a ends in first week of September.
Javad Zarif: Iran, Saudi to exchange diplomatic visits
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Typhoon Hato leaves deadly trail in Macau and Hong Kong

At least six people killed in the two Chinese territories, as hurricane-strong winds head towards the mainland.
Typhoon Hato leaves deadly trail in Macau and Hong Kong
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Social media and the case for Marcellus Williams

How social media came together to campaign against the execution of Marcellus Williams.
Social media and the case for Marcellus Williams
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Why Kushner’s Middle East visit is set for failure

Palestinians should not waste their time by expecting concrete results from Jared Kushner's mediation efforts.
Why Kushner’s Middle East visit is set for failure
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Qatar approves new law to protect domestic staff

Workers will be able to limit their services to 10 hours a day, work six days a week and be entitled to annual holiday.
Qatar approves new law to protect domestic staff
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Charlie Hebdo draws ire with Barcelona attack cartoon

Reactions pour in over cover showing a van running over people with the caption: 'Islam is the religion of peace'.
Charlie Hebdo draws ire with Barcelona attack cartoon
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Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen 'a strategic failure'

Saudi involvement in Yemen has further aggravated the humanitarian crisis, analysts say.
Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen 'a strategic failure'
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Turkey urges Iraqi Kurds to abandon independence vote

In an official visit to Baghdad and Erbil, Turkey's foreign minister lobbies Kurds to cancel next month's referendum.
Turkey urges Iraqi Kurds to abandon independence vote
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Wildfires around the globe

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Buhari's unconvincing return from medical leave

Nigeria deserves a substantive president - not just in name but also in practice.
Buhari's unconvincing return from medical leave
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Jared Kushner leads US team seeking Middle East peace

President's son-in law and White House adviser, Jared Kushner, to meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
Jared Kushner leads US team seeking Middle East peace
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Should you be worried about North Korea?

An inside scoop from that high school buddy who happens to be a nuclear weapons and North Korea expert.
Should you be worried about North Korea?
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Africa's big men: The continent's long-serving leaders

Who are the nine longest-serving leaders in Africa and how long have they been in power?
Africa's big men: The continent's long-serving leaders
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Air strike in Yemen kills at least 30 people

Bombs hit close to Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, leaving dozens dead and injured, local media reports.
Air strike in Yemen kills at least 30 people
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Israel's Volunteer Soldiers

What drives foreign nationals to join the Israeli army, both as paid soldiers and unpaid volunteers?
Israel's Volunteer Soldiers
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Village demolition based on Israel's 'racist' plan

Israel has been terrorising Palestinians in Umm al-Hiran in an effort to accelerate demolition plans, residents say.
Village demolition based on Israel's 'racist' plan
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Floods kill almost 1,000 in India, Nepal and Bangladesh

At least 800 killed in two weeks, and more than 20 million affected by severe flooding as aid agencies struggle to cope.
Floods kill almost 1,000 in India, Nepal and Bangladesh
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How to be a Palestinian supermom

To Manal Tamimi, being a Palestinian parent brings a lot of unique responsibilities.
How to be a Palestinian supermom
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Taliban suicide bomber kills civilians in Helmand

At least five killed and dozens injured in Taliban-claimed suicide attack near police headquarters in Lashkar Gah.
Taliban suicide bomber kills civilians in Helmand
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Marcellus Williams and the US' 'broken justice system'

Marcellus Williams is due to be executed on Tuesday but his supporters say his case exposes a racist system.
Marcellus Williams and the US' 'broken justice system'
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Angolans vote for president as dos Santos retires

Vote will see millions of Angolans elect a new president as longtime leader dos Santos retires after 38 years in power.
Angolans vote for president as dos Santos retires
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After the mudslides: Sierra Leone's body collectors

After Sierra Leone's deadly mudslides, the race is on to retrieve the body parts of the victims before disease sets in.
After the mudslides: Sierra Leone's body collectors
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Phoenix police fire tear gas at anti-Trump protesters

Thousands gather in Phoenix to decry president who held first event since white supremacist violence in Charlottesville.
Phoenix police fire tear gas at anti-Trump protesters
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In quotes: Trump's campaign-style rally in Phoenix

US president holds campaign-style event in Phoenix and addresses supporters as protests continue near venue.
In quotes: Trump's campaign-style rally in Phoenix
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Faizan Mustafa on India's triple talaq ruling

Legal expert Faizan Mustafa says the verdict is progressive but that court judgements don't create social change.
Faizan Mustafa on India's triple talaq ruling
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US to withhold $290m in Egyptian aid over human rights

US will cut $95.7m in aid and delay another $195m due to Egypt's failure to make progress on respecting human rights.
US to withhold $290m in Egyptian aid over human rights
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Saudi police detain teenage boy for dancing in the road

Police arrest 14-year-old filmed dancing to 90s hit song 'Macarena' at a street crossing in the coastal city of Jeddah.
Saudi police detain teenage boy for dancing in the road
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US: Missouri halts execution of Marcellus Williams

Governor stays execution of Marcellus Williams a few hours before he was due to be lethally injected in a state prison.
US: Missouri halts execution of Marcellus Williams
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Can Trump succeed in ending the war in Afghanistan?

In announcement on new strategy, US president accuses Pakistan of harbouring 'terrorists' operating in Afghanistan.
Can Trump succeed in ending the war in Afghanistan?
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US sanctions target Chinese, Russians over North Korea

Treasury says 'it is unacceptable' for Chinese and Russian firms and individuals to do business with Pyongyang.
US sanctions target Chinese, Russians over North Korea
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UNICEF: Boko Haram use of child bombers soars

At least 83 children, mostly girls, used by the armed group in suicide attacks this year, says the UN agency.
UNICEF: Boko Haram use of child bombers soars
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US: Charlottesville votes to shroud Confederate statues

Council votes to cover two statues in black fabric at meeting packed with residents angry over white supremacist rally.
US: Charlottesville votes to shroud Confederate statues
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Guinea: Several buried alive in rubbish dump collapse

Rescue team search for survivors after landslide on a rubbish landfill on the outskirts of Conakry kills at least eight.
Guinea: Several buried alive in rubbish dump collapse
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Saudi Arabia declares Eid al-Adha on September 1

Saudi Arabia officially declares Friday, September 1 the first day of Eid al-Adha 2017.
Saudi Arabia declares Eid al-Adha on September 1
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Iran: Five days needed to ramp up uranium enrichment

Iran's atomic boss says Tehran 'loyal' to nuclear deal but ready to respond if US renegotiates or walks away from it.
Iran: Five days needed to ramp up uranium enrichment
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Barcelona suing Neymar for $10m signing bonus

La Liga side wants ex-striker to pay back the bonus for an October 2016 contract that tied him to the club through 2021.
Barcelona suing Neymar for $10m signing bonus
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Kirill Serebrennikov arrested over alleged fraud

Award-winning director is accused of stealing at least $1.15m in state funds earmarked for an art project.
Kirill Serebrennikov arrested over alleged fraud
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Iraqi forces gain ground on ISIL in Tal Afar offensive

Military advances in the ongoing offensive come as Pentagon chief makes unannounced visit in Iraq.
Iraqi forces gain ground on ISIL in Tal Afar offensive
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Remains found in search for missing US sailors

Wider search for 10 sailors missing after US warship's collision with tanker to continue, as some remains are found.
Remains found in search for missing US sailors
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Johnson & Johnson to pay $417m in cancer lawsuit

Ruling marks largest sum awarded in a series of talcum powder lawsuit verdicts against the company in US court.s
Johnson & Johnson to pay $417m in cancer lawsuit
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How were the India-Pakistan partition borders drawn?

Draw lines on a map to see how Radcliffe demarcated the lines that divided British India.
How were the India-Pakistan partition borders drawn?
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Cambridge University Press re-posts censored articles

Leading British publisher restores more than 300 politically sensitive articles after an outcry over censorship.
Cambridge University Press re-posts censored articles
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US and NATO troops in Afghanistan

US and NATO troops in Afghanistan
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World reacts to Trump's new strategy on Afghan war

India, UK and NATO express support for US president's policy, as Pakistan China and China offer little enthusiasm.
World reacts to Trump's new strategy on Afghan war
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Social media reacts to ban on 'triple talaq' divorce

Amid praise for the Supreme Court's decision to suspend Muslim instant divorce, others push for more women's rights.
Social media reacts to ban on 'triple talaq' divorce
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The battle for al-Aqsa 'has just started'

Given the absence of any political leadership, what made the al-Aqsa Mosque protests last month a success?
The battle for al-Aqsa 'has just started'
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Dubai TV airs 'fake news' about rallies, curfew in Doha

Qatar dismisses false report by UAE channel claiming anti-government protests took place with demonstrators teargassed.
Dubai TV airs 'fake news' about rallies, curfew in Doha
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A step-by-step guide to Hajj

A look at the rituals Muslims perform during the annual pilgrimage.
A step-by-step guide to Hajj
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Raqqa: US-led strikes 'kill 100 civilians' in 48 hours

Women and children among the dead as a barrage of US-led coalition raids hit ISIL-held city.
Raqqa: US-led strikes 'kill 100 civilians' in 48 hours
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Cloud-seeding experiments take off in India

The government hopes to enhance rain in drought-hit Karnataka
Cloud-seeding experiments take off in India
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What we need to learn from Freetown's landslide tragedy

To avoid another deadly landslide in a coastal town, Africa needs to take collective action against climate change.
What we need to learn from Freetown's landslide tragedy
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Angola to elect new president as dos Santos retires

Millions of Angolans to cast their votes on Wednesday as 74-year-old, who has ruled for 38-years, leaves office.
Angola to elect new president as dos Santos retires
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Hajj 2017: When is it and how long does it take?

The dates for the five-day Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca will be officially announced after moon sighting on August 22.
Hajj 2017: When is it and how long does it take?
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N Korea's fiery rhetoric on US-S Korea military drills

Pyongyang says US included lethal weapons in drills with South Korea and is training troops to 'behead' Kim Jong-un.
N Korea's fiery rhetoric on US-S Korea military drills
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Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: What, where and when?

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens wounded after two vehicle attacks in Spain.
Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: What, where and when?
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Hassan al-Thawadi: World Cup a tool to fight terrorism

The secretary-general of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee on the fallout of the GCC crisis and his World Cup vision.
Hassan al-Thawadi: World Cup a tool to fight terrorism
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Sierra Leone mudslide: What, where and why?

On August 14 a mudslide killed hundreds on the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown. Here is what we know.
Sierra Leone mudslide: What, where and why?
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Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates

The latest news from Venezuela since its political crisis started.
Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates
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Marcellus Williams faces execution despite new evidence

Marcellus Williams is due to be executed on Tuesday despite new DNA evidence supporting his claim to innocence.
Marcellus Williams faces execution despite new evidence
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150 years of 'Das Kapital': How relevant is Marx today?

The seminal work of the 19th century economist still provides a framework for understanding contemporary capitalism.
150 years of 'Das Kapital': How relevant is Marx today?
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Taliban responds to Trump's Afghan strategy

Armed group warns that the US president is wasting soldiers' lives by sending thousands more troops to the country.
Taliban responds to Trump's Afghan strategy
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What is 'triple talaq' or instant divorce?

India's top court bans the controversial law that allowed Muslim men to end marriage by uttering talaq three times.
What is 'triple talaq' or instant divorce?
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Hamdullah Mohib: Trump's policy will lead to stability

Afghan ambassador to the US welcomes US President Donald Trump's commitment to war in Afghanistan.
Hamdullah Mohib: Trump's policy will lead to stability
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India's Supreme Court suspends Muslim divorce law

The law allowed Muslim men to divorce their wives simply by uttering the word 'talaq' three times.
India's Supreme Court suspends Muslim divorce law
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2001 - 2017: US intervention in Afghanistan

Key developments of America's longest war, from 2001 US invasion after 9/11 attacks to Trump's latest strategy reveal.
2001 - 2017: US intervention in Afghanistan
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Trump vows US will keep fighting in Afghanistan

US President argued against hasty withdrawal from America's longest war but did not specify numbers of extra US troops.
Trump vows US will keep fighting in Afghanistan
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Earthquake kills one, injures dozens on Ischia island

The 4.0-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings and caused a blackout on the holiday island off the coast of Naples.
Earthquake kills one, injures dozens on Ischia island
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'A new beginning': Pagans celebrate total solar eclipse

While Americans gazed in wonder as the moon blotted out the sun, Pagans marked the occasion in their own unique way.
'A new beginning': Pagans celebrate total solar eclipse
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Serbia withdraws embassy staff from Macedonia

All Serbian diplomats recalled from Skopje amid reports of Macedonia supporting Kosovo's bid to join UNESCO.
Serbia withdraws embassy staff from Macedonia
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Russia says 200 ISIL fighters killed in Syria air raid

Russia has intensified an air campaign this month to help drive ISIL out of its major stronghold of Deir Az Zor.
Russia says 200 ISIL fighters killed in Syria air raid
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Will Donald Trump last through his first full term?

THe US president's approval ratings hit a new low as he is criticised by his fellow Republicans.
Will Donald Trump last through his first full term?
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Turning buses into art in Pakistan

Mohammed Rafiq has been painting Pakistan's colourful buses for 40 years, but there's a dark side to the industry.
Turning buses into art in Pakistan
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Anatoly Antonov named new Russian ambassador to US

Diplomat, who took hawkish stance on Crimea's annexation and defence of Syria, says he wants to normalise ties with US.
Anatoly Antonov named new Russian ambassador to US
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Chile court lifts complete ban on abortion

A 6-4 ruling upholds bill making the practice legal in cases of rape, non-viable fetus and threat to mother's life.
Chile court lifts complete ban on abortion
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Thousands demand end to killings in Duterte's drug war

President admits 'abuses' in war on drugs as demonstrators say death toll has now reached 13,000.
Thousands demand end to killings in Duterte's drug war
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Man shot in search for Barcelona van attack suspect

Spanish regional police say they have shot a man who was wearing possible explosives belt in town outside Barcelona.
Man shot in search for Barcelona van attack suspect
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Tensions in Togo as anti-Gnassingbe rally turns deadly

Thousands protesting against 50-year ruling dynasty call for the reinstatement of constitution limiting terms.
Tensions in Togo as anti-Gnassingbe rally turns deadly
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Palestinians decry arrest of Islamic movement leader

Raed Salah's arrest is part of a wider political trend in Israel targeting Arab political life, Palestinians say.
Palestinians decry arrest of Islamic movement leader
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Sadness and cynicism as London's Big Ben falls silent

London landmark will not sound iconic chime for four years as it undergoes maintenance, prompting passionate response.
Sadness and cynicism as London's Big Ben falls silent
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India vs China: Clash of the titans

A border dispute high in the Himalayas puts the decades long "cold peace" between India and China under severe strain.
India vs China: Clash of the titans
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Roads turn into rivers as monsoon rains hit Mumbai

Intense monsoon rains cause traffic chaos in India’s most populous city.
Roads turn into rivers as monsoon rains hit Mumbai
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Bangladesh sentences 10 to death for plot to kill PM

The sentences were carried out over a failed attempt to assassinate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2000.
Bangladesh sentences 10 to death for plot to kill PM
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Marcellus Williams and the US' 'broken justice system'

Marcellus Williams is due to be executed on Tuesday but his supporters say his case exposes a racist system.
Marcellus Williams and the US' 'broken justice system'
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Spain names Barcelona attack suspect, expands manhunt

Authorities identify driver in Barcelona van attack as 22-year-old Younes Abouyaaqoub as manhunt spreads across Europe.
Spain names Barcelona attack suspect, expands manhunt
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University of Texas removes four Confederate statues

Texas university president says Confederate statues are used by white supremacists as symbolism for hatred and bigotry.
University of Texas removes four Confederate statues
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Village demolition based on Israel's 'racist' plan

Israel has been terrorising Palestinians in Umm al-Hiran in an effort to accelerate demolition plans, residents say.
Village demolition based on Israel's 'racist' plan
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Jacinda Ardern embroiled in another sexism row

Minority party leader offends popular female candidate of Labour Party as other hopefuls quit election race.
Jacinda Ardern embroiled in another sexism row
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Italy and France are playing a dangerous game in Libya

The current EU anti-migration and anti-terror policies towards Libya will only destabilise it further.
Italy and France are playing a dangerous game in Libya
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UNAMA: ISIL, Taliban jointly attacked Mirzawalang

At least 36 were killed in early August violence by fighters of both groups, UNAMA says, as witnesses recall horror.
UNAMA: ISIL, Taliban jointly attacked Mirzawalang
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When is Eid al-Adha 2017?

September 1 is expected to be the first day of Eid al-Adha, but will be confirmed after moon sighting on August 21.
When is Eid al-Adha 2017?
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Quinoa: Harvesting Bolivia's 'superfood'

Harvesting the popular crop can be backbreaking work and the rewards aren't always guaranteed for Bolivia's farmers.
Quinoa: Harvesting Bolivia's 'superfood'
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Sir Ken Robinson's education revolution

Education expert Sir Ken Robinson argues that we should radically rethink how we educate our children.
Sir Ken Robinson's education revolution
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Trump to address nation on new Afghan strategy

Modest increase in troops expected as analysts rule out consideration of political solution to end 16-year war.
Trump to address nation on new Afghan strategy
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China's propaganda machine in overdrive

We look at Beijing's control and censorship mechanisms before the Communist Party's 19th Congress.
China's propaganda machine in overdrive
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Muhammadu Buhari addresses nation on return from UK

In televised speech on his return from long medical leave in London, Muhammadu Buhari sidesteps details of his illness.
Muhammadu Buhari addresses nation on return from UK
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Online rhino horn auction set to open in South Africa

Breeders say open trade will stop poachers slaughtering rhino but activists say legal sales could fuel illegal hunting.
Online rhino horn auction set to open in South Africa
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US, South Korea drills begin amid tensions over North

Thousands of troops participate in largely computer simulated Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills despite warnings from North.
US, South Korea drills begin amid tensions over North
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Ten sailors missing from US warship after collision

Five sailors also reported injured after navy destroyer USS McCain collided with a tanker in waters east of Singapore.
Ten sailors missing from US warship after collision
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Latest DR Congo clashes leave 13 people dead

The clashes took place in Bria between a majority Muslim rebel group and a predominantly Christian armed group.
Latest DR Congo clashes leave 13 people dead
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ISIL mine kills three Lebanese troops on Syrian border

Lebanon army advances against ISIL in border battle and has recaptured two thirds of the territory, says military.
ISIL mine kills three Lebanese troops on Syrian border
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US comedy icon Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Tributes pour in as famed American comedian passes away of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas.
US comedy icon Jerry Lewis dies at 91
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India's Bihar state reels under unprecedented flooding

Death toll rises above 250 as eastern Indian state faces its worst flooding in decades, affecting 13 million people.
India's Bihar state reels under unprecedented flooding
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Sierra Leone: Death toll from landslide nears 500

Government calls for 10,000 people to evacuate as more than 600 remain missing after devastating flooding.
Sierra Leone: Death toll from landslide nears 500
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Is the Saudi-led coalition failing in Yemen?

Confidential UN report sheds light on the coalition's more than two-year-long military campaign against Houthi fighters.
Is the Saudi-led coalition failing in Yemen?
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Pakistan: Teenager detained over blasphemy

Eighteen-year-old Christian faces possibility of being put to death after being accused of burning pages of the Quran.
Pakistan: Teenager detained over blasphemy
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When is the next solar eclipse in your country?

A look at the upcoming major solar eclipses around the world.
When is the next solar eclipse in your country?
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Berlin police arrest 35 neo-Nazis at Rudolf Hess rally

More than 500 white supremacists turned out to mark the death of Rudolf Hess, a Nazi leader they believe was killed.
Berlin police arrest 35 neo-Nazis at Rudolf Hess rally
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Thousands protest jailing of Umbrella Movement leaders

Demonstrators rally in support of the three pro-democracy activists who were jailed for their role in 2014 protests.
Thousands protest jailing of Umbrella Movement leaders
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Hassan al-Thawadi: World Cup a tool to fight terrorism

The secretary-general of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee on the fallout of the GCC crisis and his World Cup vision.
Hassan al-Thawadi: World Cup a tool to fight terrorism
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Total solar eclipse 2017: When and where to see it

Can you get to see this rare event, without risking cloud cover?
Total solar eclipse 2017: When and where to see it
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Post-ISIL Iraq: Decoding Muqtada al-Sadr's Gulf visits

By reaching out to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the Shia leader is attempting to counterbalance Iran's influence in Iraq.
Post-ISIL Iraq: Decoding Muqtada al-Sadr's Gulf visits
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MAPPED: The battle against ISIL

In the past year and a half, ISIL's territory has been shrinking steadily.
MAPPED: The battle against ISIL
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Marcellus Williams faces execution despite new evidence

Marcellus Williams is due to be executed on Tuesday despite new DNA evidence supporting his claim to innocence.
Marcellus Williams faces execution despite new evidence
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Syria: 'This case is about saving humanity'

A group of Syrian torture victims, now refugees in Germany, have taken a key step on the long road towards justice.
Syria: 'This case is about saving humanity'
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Saudi Twitter users urged to expose Qatar sympathisers

Saudi official Saoud al-Qahtani says the kingdom will 'investigate' everyone reported via the social media site.
Saudi Twitter users urged to expose Qatar sympathisers
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The 2017 Angola elections

After 38 years, Angola will soon get a new president, but what is the electoral process?
The 2017 Angola elections
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UK: Palestine activists face prison over Elbit protest

Five face up to six months each in jail after protest outside factory owned by subsidiary of Israeli drone maker Elbit.
UK: Palestine activists face prison over Elbit protest
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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A total eclipse of the States

Americans are gearing up for a coast-to-coast total eclipse that can be seen within driving range of 200 million people.
A total eclipse of the States
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Rare rhinos killed as floods devastate India reserve

Rescuers recover carcasses of more than 225 animals, including 15 rhinos after floods ravage Kaziranga wildlife reserve.
Rare rhinos killed as floods devastate India reserve
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Charlottesville, Trump and the media

What does President Donald Trump's response to Charlottesville say about his stance on white supremacists in the US?
Charlottesville, Trump and the media
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Iran: Top priority to protect nuclear deal from US

President Rouhani changes tune after earlier indicating he's ready to walk away if the US keeps applying sanctions.
Iran: Top priority to protect nuclear deal from US
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North Korea slams upcoming US-South military exercises

Manoeuvres are viewed by Pyongyang as a rehearsal for an invasion and akin to 'pouring gasoline on fire'.
North Korea slams upcoming US-South military exercises
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Brexit Britain: A United Kingdom of hate and denial

It's time for 'Leave' campaigners to acknowledge and denounce the rise of Xenophobia and Islamophobia in Brexit Britain.
Brexit Britain: A United Kingdom of hate and denial
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S Africa remains silent as Grace Mugabe leaves country

Zimbabwean president's wife was accused of attacking a model with an electric cable in a hotel in Johannesburg.
S Africa remains silent as Grace Mugabe leaves country
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Dick Gregory, civil rights activist and comedian, dies

Legendary stand-up comic who used his fame to counter racism, promote feminism, and protest wars has died aged 84.
Dick Gregory, civil rights activist and comedian, dies
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Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis

Warship that delivered key components for atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima was torpedoed in 1945, killing 900 sailors.
Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis
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Philippine church leader urges end to drug killings

Manila Cardinal Luis Tagle challenges dozens of killings by police last week saying 'stop wasting human lives'.
Philippine church leader urges end to drug killings
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Venezuela 'congress in resistance' rejects new assembly

The opposition won control of congress in 2015, but the Supreme Court has tossed out every law it passed.
Venezuela 'congress in resistance' rejects new assembly
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Indonesia in flag flap with Malaysia at Games

Southeast Asian Games organisers print Indonesia flag upside down in guidebook, sparking anger on social media.
Indonesia in flag flap with Malaysia at Games
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Iraq launches offensive to retake Tal Afar from ISIL

PM Haider al-Abadi announces offensive to retake the northern city, telling ISIL fighters 'surrender, or die'.
Iraq launches offensive to retake Tal Afar from ISIL
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Qatar files complaint with ICAO over Al Arabiya report

Doha says the Saudi TV channel's video report showing a Qatar Airways plane being shot down 'terrorises' travellers.
Qatar files complaint with ICAO over Al Arabiya report
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Why does Europe continue to be a 'terrorist' target?

As Spain mourns, security has been heightened as police continue their search for clues after two deadly attacks.
Why does Europe continue to be a 'terrorist' target?
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Malta 'denies' Defend Europe anti-migrant boat

Aid groups applaud Maltese government, saying snub sends 'a clear message against the politics of hate and extremism'.
Malta 'denies' Defend Europe anti-migrant boat
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Boston crowd of anti-racists dwarfs 'free-speech' rally

Around 15,000 decry racism and neo-Nazis, forcing 'free-speech' event attended by a few conservatives to end abruptly.
Boston crowd of anti-racists dwarfs 'free-speech' rally
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Zimbabwe blocks flights amid Grace Mugabe scandal

Harare authorities say state-owned S African Airways planes were halted for failing to comply with civil aviation rules.
Zimbabwe blocks flights amid Grace Mugabe scandal
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Uttar Pradesh train derailment kills several passengers

PM Modi sends condolences as at 23 killed and scores injured after train connecting Haridwar and Puri comes off tracks.
Uttar Pradesh train derailment kills several passengers
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Israel kills Palestinian teen after 'stabbing attempt'

Palestinian health ministry confirms 17-year-old killed at military checkpoint in occupied West Bank.
Israel kills Palestinian teen after 'stabbing attempt'
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Thousands flee ahead of Tal Afar ground invasion

Refugees face harsh conditions as they are stopped by authorities while trying to flee at the height summer, NGO says.
Thousands flee ahead of Tal Afar ground invasion
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Yousef al-Otaiba berates Saudi in leaked emails

Series of emails reveal Yousef al-Otaiba criticised kingdom as he attempted to influence policy in Riyadh.
Yousef al-Otaiba berates Saudi in leaked emails
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What is NAFTA and why does Trump want it renegotiated?

What is NAFTA, who are the winners and losers, and why did Trump call it 'the worst trade deal' in US history?
What is NAFTA and why does Trump want it renegotiated?
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'Maarik al-Tawaiha was no murderer' family say

Parents of a 39-year-old Jordanian soldier who killed three US military trainers seek to have him exonerated.
'Maarik al-Tawaiha was no murderer' family say
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Buhari to return after lengthy UK medical treatment

President to address nation following more than three months of absence spent in London for an undisclosed ailment.
Buhari to return after lengthy UK medical treatment
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DR Congo landslide death toll climbs to 200

Dozens missing and houses destroyed in northeast Tora village after heavy rain triggered mudslide earlier this week.
DR Congo landslide death toll climbs to 200
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Trump's NAFTA talks: What's at stake?

We ask why President Donald Trump wants NAFTA renegotiated and look at the implications for Mexico, Canada and the US.
Trump's NAFTA talks: What's at stake?
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Barbados has little problem with Harvey

Tropical Storm Harvey gives the Windward Islands a wet time then heads west.
Barbados has little problem with Harvey
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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The White House power struggle that toppled Bannon

Now that Steve Bannon is out, pragmatists have the upper hand over alt-right ideologues in the White House.
The White House power struggle that toppled Bannon
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Charlottesville: White supremacy and the White House

The Charlottesville fallout and what to make of Trump's views on white supremacy. Plus, how China manages the message.
Charlottesville: White supremacy and the White House
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Barcelona: Cell behind Spain twin attacks 'dismantled'

Interior minister says cell behind attacks that killed more than a dozen people in Catalonia is fully dismantled
Barcelona: Cell behind Spain twin attacks 'dismantled'
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Pakistan buries revered humanitarian Ruth Pfau

State funeral held for Pakistan's 'Mother Theresa', a German nun and doctor who helped fight against leprosy.
Pakistan buries revered humanitarian Ruth Pfau
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The evolution of war photography

From Lebanon's civil war to ISIL's takeover of Mosul and Aleppo, how has war photography changed over the years?
The evolution of war photography
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Liu Xiaobo's widow reappears in YouTube video

Liu Xia resurfaces for the first time since her husband Liu Xiaobo's funeral amid concerns about her fate.
Liu Xiaobo's widow reappears in YouTube video
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ISIL's smouldering footprint in Qayyara

Although oil fires set by fleeing ISIL fighters have been extinguished, environmental fallout looms in Iraq's Qayyara.
ISIL's smouldering footprint in Qayyara
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Police arrest five after Finland stabbing spree

Officials say it is not clear if suspects were involved in Turku attack, but they had been in contact with main suspect.
Police arrest five after Finland stabbing spree
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ISIL in Afghanistan: A growing threat

ISIL's ever increasing presence in Afghanistan could provoke Iran and Russia to get involved.
ISIL in Afghanistan: A growing threat
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In memory of Abdulhussain Abdulredha

The popular Kuwaiti actor, director, playwright and producer left a legacy of laughter, unity and defiance.
In memory of Abdulhussain Abdulredha
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Using radio to confront climate change in Peru

Radio hosts us indigenous language radio broadcasts in Peruvian Amazon to raise awareness and rally isolated villages.
Using radio to confront climate change in Peru
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Luisa Ortega 'fearing for her life' flees to Colombia

Dissident ex-prosecutor leaves Venezuela saying she feared for her life after her dismissal by pro-Maduro assembly.
Luisa Ortega 'fearing for her life' flees to Colombia
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Lebanese army begins offensive against ISIL on border

Military says it is not coordinating with Syrian army regarding operations against ISIL near Ras Baalbek.
Lebanese army begins offensive against ISIL on border
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Kenya opposition files challenge over election results

Lawyers for the Kenyan opposition filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging President Kenyatta's re-election.
Kenya opposition files challenge over election results
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Constituent assembly assumes power to legislate

Venezuela's new constituent assembly supercedes the opposition-led congress, fuelling criticism of President Maduro.
Constituent assembly assumes power to legislate
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UN demands more humanitarian access to Yemen

Yemen is facing a triple tragedy of famine, the world's largest cholera outbreak, and worsening conflict says the UN.
UN demands more humanitarian access to Yemen
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Iran and Afghanistan top 2017 Basel AML Index

Annual index ranks 140 countries in terms of risk of money laundering and 'terrorism' financing.
Iran and Afghanistan top 2017 Basel AML Index
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How open is the Saudi invite for Qatar's Hajj pilgrims?

The Saudi king reopened the border to allow Qataris to attend Hajj, but some are still being turned away.
How open is the Saudi invite for Qatar's Hajj pilgrims?
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Actors, writers quit White House committee over Trump

Members of President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities condemn Trump's response to deadly Charlottesville rally.
Actors, writers quit White House committee over Trump
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India welcomes US blacklisting of Hizbul Mujahideen

India backs US sanctions on Hizbul Mujahideen, which fights against Indian rule, after Pakistan opposes decision.
India welcomes US blacklisting of Hizbul Mujahideen
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Three killed in Burundi grenade attacks at bars

Attacks on two bars in the capital, Bujumbura, kill at least three and leave several injured, according to police.
Three killed in Burundi grenade attacks at bars
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Steve Bannon out as Trump's top strategist: White House

White House says 63-year-old aide, labelled a white supremacist by critics, no longer holds influential position.
Steve Bannon out as Trump's top strategist: White House
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Kian Loyd Delos Santos, 17, killed in drug crackdown

Three police officers suspended as witnesses claim unarmed 17-year-old boy was framed by officials.
Kian Loyd Delos Santos, 17, killed in drug crackdown
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Campuses, cities reject far right after Charlottesville

The far right faces cancelled events and uncertainty across the US amid outrage over deadly white supremacist violence.
Campuses, cities reject far right after Charlottesville
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Turku stabbing attack leaves several wounded

Police say they have shot a man suspected of stabbing several people in the western city of Turku.
Turku stabbing attack leaves several wounded
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Scrapping of Lebanon rape law 'is one small step'

Activists and lawyers say more is still needed to protect women's rights in the country.
Scrapping of Lebanon rape law 'is one small step'
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